Weather Alert Watch
Minor Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory for Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm; Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm

What: North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt and steep to very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 13 ft. North winds ease late tonight to 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas remain steep 7 to 9 ft. Impacts: Strong winds and very steep seas could...

USCoastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm; Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm

Official alert brief

WHAT

North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 40 kt and steep to very steep and hazardous seas 8 to 13 ft. North winds ease late tonight to 20 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt and seas remain steep 7 to 9 ft.

WHERE

All areas will experience conditions hazardous to small craft. Gales and very steep warning level seas are expected from Gold Beach southward through tonight.

WHEN

For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT Friday.

IMPACTS

Strong winds and very steep seas could capsize or damage vessels. Low visibility conditions are expected. * View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

Instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid strong winds and very steep seas. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.